A Woodley mum-of-two who thankfully is in remission after bravely battling breast cancer has scooped the Fundraiser of the Year Award at the Pride of Reading Awards after raising an impressive £39,000 in less than two years for research into the deadly disease.

Nominations came in from as far afield as Carnoustie in Scotland for Sharon Jhheent, 45, including one closer to home from her proud husband Suki, 48, who said: “She's so very passionate about breast cancer research in order to find a cure sooner.

"This needs vital funds, and Sharon's mission is to raise as much as possible. No-one should have to endure what Sharon did during her treatment.”

Fundraiser of the Year Sharon Jhheent with Chris Tarant

Mrs Jhheent, who has two children Avneet, 10, and Arjun, 13, was diagnosed in October 2013, and completed her treatment in 2014. She is now in remission, and had reconstructive surgery last year.

Last month she staged a Masquerade Ball, which raised £12,000 for Berkshire Breast Cancer Now.

Her other money-spinning charity events include Bollywood Ball, a pizza evening, golf day, selling curry at the Wargrave Festival, Nordic walking, a coffee morning and a fashion show.

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She also undertook the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, and has featured in the inspiring Marks and Spencer lingerie campaign for Breast Cancer Now, officially becoming one of the Magnificent 7.

Sharon Jhheent (third left), one of Marks and Spencer’s Magnificent 7 in the retailer’s lingerie campaign for Breast Cancer Now

On being presented with her much-deserved award, Mrs Jhheent was totally overwhelmed.

She said: “Big thanks go to the donators, businesses and everyone who has so generously supported my fundraising. I really didn’t expect to win, and I’m not sure I deserve to, as there are plenty of people doing fabulous things.